Tragic Incident in Navajo County: 9-Year-Old Girl Killed in Dog Attack
On the evening of August 9, a devastating incident occurred in Navajo County, Arizona, resulting in the death of a 9-year-old girl. The young girl had stepped outside her family’s home in Aripine to turn off a water spigot when, inexplicably, the family’s dogs turned on her, inflicting severe injuries. Despite the efforts of family members to provide medical assistance, the girl tragically succumbed to her injuries.
It is reported that the dogs had previously interacted with the family and children without incident, making the attack even more shocking. The Navajo County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking event, although the girl’s name has not been released to the public.
Exploring the Phoenix Metropolitan Area
Locally referred to as “The Valley,” the Phoenix Metropolitan Area is the largest in the Southwest and comprises several major cities beyond Phoenix itself. These include Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale, Surprise, Peoria, Gilbert, El Mirage, Avondale, Litchfield Park, Goodyear, and Buckeye.
The population of these cities combined totals 4,845,832 residents, as per the 2020 Census, making it the 11th largest metropolitan area in the US, trailing only behind Boston and Atlanta. Maricopa County, where these cities are located, is the 4th most populous county in the country by the same census, with a population of 4,485,414 people.
Spanning over 9,000 square miles, Maricopa County is larger than seven U.S. states and houses approximately 63% of Arizona’s population. Notably, the county is home to one of the nation’s most extensive park systems, boasting an estimated 120,000 acres of open space parks with an array of recreational facilities.
Phoenix serves as the county seat, state capital, and the 5th most populous city in the US. The county itself holds historical significance, being named after the Maricopa Native American Tribe.
